India vs West Indies 2nd T20I: 130 will be tough to chase on Lucknow track: Curator
Cricket | Nov 05, 2018, 05:55 PM ISTLucknow is hosting an international cricket match after 24 long years with the newly-built Ekana Stadium making its debut.
Lucknow is hosting an international cricket match after 24 long years with the newly-built Ekana Stadium making its debut.
The T20 world champions, who are in India without the likes of Chris Gayle, Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, suffered a five-wicket defeat in the opening match against India.
The 23-year old snared the wickets of Darren Bravo, Rovman Powell and skipper Carlos Brathwaite in a devastating spell.
Veteran Dinesh Karthik on Sunday said he wanted to absorb the pressure while keeping his focus on positive cricket.
Azhar also felt that left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav will be a "force to reckon with" in coming days.
Chasing 110, India were struggling at 45 for four in the eighth over when Dinesh Karthik took control of the proceedings at the Eden Gardens.
The team is already without the services of Chris Gayle and Sunil Narine though the likes of Kieron Pollard and Darren Bravo are here.
The Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder was conspicuous by his absence as a 13-member West Indies squad led by Carlos Brathwaite sweated it out under lights.
Dhoni, whose batting form has been on the wane, is not a part of the shortest format presenting Pant with a golden chance to consolidate his place in limited overs cricket.
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Kohli said after accepting the award that it gives him the confidence to score runs as captain but stated that he never plays for awards.
With the selection of Krunal, the long-cherished dream of the brothers playing together for India might be fulfilled soon.
The other members of the Windies T20 side who were seen training included Darren Bravo, Khary Pierre, Nicholas Pooran, Denesh Ramdin and Sherfane Rutherford.
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